11/16/2025
Today Shelby, Avery and I attended HACC to complete an 8 hour hands on continuing education course. We are excited to expand our skills to enhance our ability to help clients.
While we look forward to continuing our education, it is a requirement for licensing in the state of PA. Did you also know anyone practicing massage therapy in PA is required to have completed an education program approved by the Pa State Board of Massage Therapy and pass the MBLEx exam, undergo a criminal history check, submit a CPR certification, and pay the required fees.
After licensing, in order to remain active, we are required to renew every two years with the State Board and complete 24 hours of continuing education biannually.
Anyone can verify if a therapist is licensed by visiting https://www.pals.pa.gov/ #!/page/search
When I began almost 25 years ago, these requirements were not in place. It has been a huge benefit for the industry as well as protection for the client!
Sorry for the long post, but wanted to share a little educational information to any of you new to massage therapy and provide information on how to confirm if a therapist is licensed.